PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & COACHING


T


he last 12 months have been extremely difficult for many tradespeople who have had to


adapt their


working practices as a result of the coronavirus crisis. While some people in the trades have remained busy, others have seen business drop off considerably.


What is positive motivation? Before we explore some of the best ways you can keep yourself motivated,


it is important we


identify what motivation is and how it can positively impact the way you approach challenging situations. Positive motivation is a mind-set that enables people to effectively adapt themselves to difficult circumstances (such as lockdowns) and respond appropriately to bad business conditions.


Those who have not learned ‘positive motivation skills’


feel


powerless in the face of adversity which reduces their productivity and wellbeing. In contrast, those who do succeed in developing positive motivation feel more emboldened and are therefore more likely to be constructive, effective, calm and confident. Clearly, positive motivation is a valuable asset and it can be developed by taking the following four steps.


1. Set yourself goals to achieve Developing motivation begins with setting targets and thinking about your goals. As our feelings are direct reactions to our thoughts


For more tips and advice on how to use positive motivation to inspire yourself and others to achieve their goals, visit https:// corporatecoachgroup.com


10 DIY WEEK APRIL 2021


STAYING ON TRACK TO SUCCESS


In a bid to help tradespeople and business owners stay motivated during the Covid-19 pandemic and to help those in the trades inspire themselves and their colleagues to achieve their personal and professional ambitions this year, Chris Farmer, leadership and management expert at Corporate Coach Group, discusses some of his top tips for creating a positive mental attitude.


whenever people think about their difficulties and problems they feel worried. On the other hand, if they think about their goals and plans then they feel motivated. The word ‘motivation’ is derived from the word ‘motive’ which is simply another word for goal.


Start today by setting short-term goals which feed into a bigger long- term goal. Goal


setting provides


you with something positive to focus on and to work towards. The first step to achieving a goal is to set it. If you would like some further advice on how to set goals you can read our guide at https:// corporatecoachgroup.com/blog/ eight-part-smart-targets


2. Create a plan for achieving success Many people lack motivation because they fail to think about goals and therefore fail to set plans to achieve them. Goals are the first step and plans are the second - without detailed plans a goal is nothing but a dream. Written plans set out how we intend to achieve the goals we have


set. In order to write plans, we need to answer the following three questions:


• In order to achieve the goals, what additional information or skill do we need, and from where can we get it?


• What additional resources (money, technology and human resources) do we need, and from where can we get them?


• What is the time deadline by which we should aim to have achieved our goal and is that deadline reasonable?


When we answer these three questions we have the information we need to create our plan for achieving success.


3. Use role models as motivation Whether it’s in our professional or personal lives we all have people we admire and aspire to be like. Role models are great sources of inspiration and help us to recognise the steps we need to take in order to improve. Pick out a few


‘heroic people’ who exemplify the characteristics you find motivating and see what you can learn by studying their methods. This could be somebody you look up to at work or even a sportsperson who is competing at the highest level.


4. Develop your knowledge With lockdown restrictions having been in place


for more than a


year many people may be feeling demoralised about the circumstances we continue to find ourselves in. Rather than spending time feeling sorry for yourself try to view this as an opportunity for growth. You could consider developing your technical knowledge of digital marketing or upskill in areas such as renewable energy or automaton. This additional proactivity means that once business improves you will be able to take full advantage of new opportunities. Learning is a great way to keep yourself motivated as you’re working towards accomplishing an end goal and you should celebrate the progress you make along the way.


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